41092 - Pedagogy of Communications

Learning outcomes

• Principal theoretical models concerning communication;
• Elements and functions of communication, as well as, its limits, pitfalls, block paradoxes;
• Elements and functions of non-verbal communication;
• Communication and educational relation;
• Educational relation and its “traps”; overcoming the analysis “here and now” of communication and recognition of plural influences (conditioning) of extended contexts;
• Communication and complex society.

Course contents

The course will focus on communicative and relational competence, as the essential instrument of educational professionals who work in extra-school contexts. On the basis of the principal theoretical models of verbal and non-verbal communication, and teamwork, students will be taught methods of research, analysis and improvement of relations in different educational contexts underlining the importance of listening and observing.

Readings/Bibliography

B.Zani, P.Selleri, D.David, La comunicazione. Modelli teorici e contesti sociali, Carocci, Roma 1994, reprint 2000, pp.17-179.

Teaching methods

A variety of didactic methods will be applied during the lessons: lectures with students participation, teamwork on the topics discussed during the course, role play on professional practice.

Assessment methods

Teamwork essays prepared during the course and individual oral examination.

Teaching tools

Power point presentation and films

Office hours

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